8 days tour

Journeys: North India Highlights National Geographic Journey

Journeys: North India Highlights National Geographic Journey

This tour includes:

Transport

Van, bus, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, walking.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts), heritage hotel (1 nt)

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Meet a Local Historian, Jaipur Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Local Village Immersion, Pachewar Your G for Good Moment: Women With Wheels Transfer, Indira Gandhi International Airport Your G for Good Moment: City Walk, Delhi. Tour of Old Delhi. Visit the Taj Mahal, Baby Taj, and Agra Fort. Excursion to Fatehpur Sikri and the Abhaneri step wells. Explore Jaipur including the Amber Fort, Jaipur City Palace, and Hawa Mahal. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Flights

Others

1. CULTURE India is a country which is very different to anything you will have experienced before. Although this means it is not the easiest place to travel, this is also what makes it so special. Pollution, poverty and the crowds can result in initial culture shock but should be seen as an exciting new challenge. During our time here we have come to love this large and wonderfully different country but we know that we should always expect to encounter some difficulties along the way. In India there are very different attitudes to time keeping, public cleanliness, privacy and service. Trains will sometimes be late, plumbing can sometimes be temperamental and power will often just vanish. Optimistic menus turn out to have only one dish available and everyone, just everyone, will want to know your name. If you are able to travel with a lot of patience and a healthy sense of humour, then we know that you - like all of us - will be captivated by what India has to offer. 2. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another tour, after your trip concludes. 3. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Jaipur - Raj Mandir Cinema and Movie (200-400INR per person) - Jaipur Cooking Class with a local family

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Itinerary of your trip Journeys: North India Highlights National Geographic Journey

  • Day 1 Day 1: Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Delhi

      Arrive at any time; your arrival transfer is included through Women With Wheels, a G Adventuresโ€“supported project.
      There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting, so check into to the hotel and enjoy the city. We highly recommend booking a pre-night in Delhi to get over your jetlag and be ready for this very busy trip.

      Included Activities:
      - Women With Wheels Transfer
      - Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
  • Day 2 Day 2: Delhi/Agra (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Delhi/Agra (1B)

      Set out to discover Delhi, the capital of India, which consists of two cities: historic Delhi and New Delhi, built by the British in the early 20th century. Explore New Delhiโ€™s lively Paharganj district with a youth guide from the G Adventuresโ€“supported City Walk project, and hear about how the program provides opportunities to disadvantaged street youth. Then delve into the narrow, winding lanes of Old Delhi, visiting the 17th-century Jama Masjidโ€”the largest mosque in Indiaโ€”and the Sikh temple Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, located close to a busy shopping area. Drive to Agra this afternoon.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - City Walk
      - Old Delhi Guided Walk
  • Day 3 Day 3: Agra (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Agra (1B)

      Spend the day in historic Agra, which served as the capital of the Delhi sultanate and later of the Mughal Empire. Discover the Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; widely considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, this breathtaking mausoleum was built by the emperor Shah Jahan for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Afterward, visit the exquisite tomb of Mumtaz Mahalโ€™s grandfather, often referred to as the โ€œbaby Taj,โ€ and explore Agra Fort, an impressive red sandstone citadel which conceals palaces of white marble within.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Taj Mahal Visit
      - Baby Taj Visit
      - Agra Fort Visit
  • Day 4 Day 4: Agra/Jaipur (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Agra/Jaipur (1B)

      Travel to Jaipur, the capital of the state of Rajasthan. On the way, stop at the magnificent Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of red sandstone, and hear about its fascinating history. The emperor Akbar built a short-lived capital here in the 16th century to honour a Muslim saint from the village of Sikri who had predicted the birth of his son, Jehangir. Then visit the Rajasthani village of Abhaneri for a walk around the Chand Baoriโ€”an ornately decorated stepwell or water tank constructed over a thousand years agoโ€”learning about ancient Indian methods of water conservation.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 05:00 - 06:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Fatehpur Sikri Visit
      - Abhaneri Stepwell Visit
  • Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Jaipur (1B)

      Explore Jaipur, known as the โ€œPink Cityโ€ for its rose-coloured buildings. Take a tour of the sprawling Amber Fort, the former residence of Jaipurโ€™s Rajput rulers; and visit Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of Winds, a stunning five-story sandstone building with distinctive honeycombed windows. Weโ€™ll also meet with a local historian to discuss Indiaโ€™s complex social fabric, customs, and architecture. Tonight, consider going to the cinema to watch a Bollywood movieโ€”a truly unique experience.
      Going to see a Bollywood film in India is much more than what we are accustomed to in the west. The atmosphere, energy, and pure fun (not to mention volume!) has to be experienced to be believed.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Amber Fort Visit
      - City Palace Visit
      - Meet a Local Historian

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Jaipur Cooking Class with a local family
  • Day 6 Day 6: Jaipur/Pachewar (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jaipur/Pachewar (1B, 1D)

      Drive to the rural village of Pachewar, where we stay in a beautiful heritage home. Exploring this traditional community is like stepping back in time: walk and meet with local residents, observing potters, silversmiths, and cobblers at work; wander amid old temples and mud homes, perhaps witnessing a cooking demonstration; and note how urbanization and modernization have altered village life.
      The village is about 85km (53 mi) from Jaipur and has beautiful temples dedicated to different religions. The residents of the village are still involved in traditional commercial activities. Youโ€™ll see pottery wheels, silversmiths, cobblers, traditional huts, old temples, and a mud house where you can witness a cooking demonstration with local family.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Local Village Immersion
  • Day 7 Day 7: Pachewar/Delhi (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Pachewar/Delhi (1B)

      Drive back to bustling Delhi. This evening, opt to join the group for a farewell dinner.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 06:30 - 07:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Delhi (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Delhi (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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